Birmingham police are reporting that on Saturday, April 11, they detained a number of persons for questioning after responding to 911 calls in the early morning hour about gunshots fired at what appears to be a party at a rental home on West Lincoln Street in the city. Police report noted that at approximately 6:17 a.m. the city dispatch center received several 911 calls reporting gunshots being fired in the 1400 block of East Lincoln Street. Officers quickly arrived and loca

Eight Birmingham residents submitted applications this week to be considered for an upcoming vacancy on the city commission, which will be decided on Monday, April 13, when commissioners meet. City commissioner Anthony Long, elected to the commission in November of 2023, submitted on March 13 his resignation to take effect on April 13. Long is moving out of Birmingham following his marriage in the spring of 2025. On Monday, April 13, city commissioners will hold a work sessi

After more than 29 years in business, it was announced this week by owner Steve Coval that the Birmingham luxury linen store Cristions, 205 N. Old Woodward Avenue, will be closing it doors in the coming weeks. Coval said that his decision was reached after “deep reflection and even deeper gratitude for the community that has supported us for nearly three decades.” Coval added that “Over the years, we have had the privilege of providing comfort to tens of thousands of metro De

With Earth Day coming up on April 22, Bloomfield Township is looking to support environmental protection and take a hands-on role in promoting civic pride with the return of Operation Clean Sweep which involves volunteers helping clear debris from safety paths and roadways in the township. Operation Clean Sweep, the weekend of April 25-26, plays a role in addressing the debris from safety paths and roadways that has been deposited during the recent winter season. The Bloomfie

Two suspects, Jai Qualle Nolan, 23-years-old, and Marquan Masters, 32-years-old, were charged on Friday, April 3, with multiple felonies following an investigation into a series of high-value vehicle thefts and attempted thefts in Bloomfield Township. Township police said the charges include larceny of $20,000 or more; larceny of a firearm; felony firearm possession; possession of burglar’s tools with intent to steal a motor vehicle; and attempted larceny of $20,000 or more.

A West Bloomfield man was arrested in Birmingham during the early morning hours of Friday, March 27, after attempting to break into a home in the 600 block of N. Old Woodward.  Birmingham police reported seeing the man throwing his body against the door when they arrived, leading them to place him under arrest. The man allegedly said his friend lived at the residence, but it was later found out that the friend actually lived in Troy.  Police report an investigation is ongoing

Birmingham police are currently investigating an alleged armed-robbery that took place the night of Sunday, March 29, in the 34000 block of Woodward Avenue.  According to the two employees working at the time, a man came into the gas station with his hands in his pockets, walked up to one of the employees and told her to give him all the money in the register or he would shoot them. The employees said they didn’t see the gun, but they handed over the money in the register tot

The Bloomfield Township Police Department on Monday, March 30, was dispatched to Sephora located at 6520 Telegraph Road for a retail fraud report at approximately 6 p.m. When the officer arrived, he was told that on March 28, at approximately 5:30 p.m., five individuals (three females and two males), entered the store and stole 38 beauty care items totaling $1,500. All suspects arrived and left the store in a dark sedan with dark tinted windows. This case was turned over to t

Bloomfield Township police were called to Target, located at 2400 S. Telegraph Road, on Saturday, April 4, for an employee embezzling merchandise who was eventually arrested and charged. When officers arrived on scene, a 27-year-old female employee was being held by asset protection personnel. The Target team leader provided documentation which showed her embezzling 78 pieces of merchandise, totaling $1,314.63. She was subsequently arrested and transported to the Bloomfield T

Birmingham police are looking for a driver who reportedly struck and broke the gate arm at the Old Woodward parking structure on Saturday, March 28, around 11 p.m.  Per the police report, as one car was leaving the parking garage, the car behind tried to quickly follow and ended up hitting the gate arm. Police said there is no suspect currently but an investigation is ongoing.